Just turned 65.Still working out, riding my Ducati, and remain very healthy except for rotator cuff injury.began my journey with karate in 1969.It has been an enormous influence in my life.Martial arts has introduced me to many extraordinary people from whom I draw my motivation.Being a U.S. Marine doesn't hurt either.

so this thread shows most are age 16-20. yet the site wishes to make it sound the average age is older and more educated (and by suggestion, therfore a more economically viable audience to advertise to).

FightingArts.com attracts a wide variety of well educated and sopohisticated Martial Arts readers, most with experience, with a high percentage of teachers, instructors, and those with an active interest in history, technique and the martial arts in general.

Overview of our readers:

Gender – 82% MaleAge - 60% in the 25-45 age rangeEducation – 67% at least some collegeOccupations - Over 50 % Management, professional or technicalHousehold Income - 46% income over $35,000

Years Of Martial Arts Experience10 Years + 54%5-10 Years 19%1-5 Years 21%0-1 Year 6%

Visiting habits:

85% tell us that the articles are the right level for them.55% visit the site at least once a week.61% spend at least 6 hours per week on the site.58% spend at least 21 minutes per typical visit.

if 61% spend 6 hours per week at the site - then they must be referencing forum members, since they never put out 6 hours of new articles on the site a month, never mind per week.